Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

(University of the City of Manila)

Intramuros, Manila

College of Engineering and Technology

Mechanical and Manufacturing Department

MICROCONTROLLER- BASED DESIGN

Progress Report
(Material Sorter (Logistics))

Submitted by:
AMBAS, Darla T.
CADIANG, Kathrine Kate F.
Cua, Jomel P.
DELA CRUZ, Maika Danica G.
FIDEL, Roselyn G.
LIBUNAO, Jeanne Louise P.
LUCENO, Edily Joy S.
MONES, Carrizza S.

Submitted to:
Engr. Perferinda P. Caubang
Instructor

INTRODUCTION
Logistics

and

Shipping

industry

is

continuously

innovating

nowadays.

Transportation of different materials ranging from small to big packages to various

destinations in a safe and fast way has always been their goal. Packages must be
carefully handled and monitored to prevent customer inconvenience and delays.
Conveyors as one of the main transport device to deliver objects from one place to the
next process could still be improved. Usage of different material sorter could largely
help the industry in making their processes faster.
In every industry, quality control is very important to maintain. Products must be
analyzed and monitored to prevent rejects that could lead to company loss. The
researchers devised an easy to made, cheap and very useful material sorter. The
proposed project aims to integrate the quality control process of materials moving with
the conveyor and distinguish a certain size or height of the product and since its best
application is in the logistics industry, it also helps in distinguishing the proper location of
packages.

The aim of industries is to create/process a product in the most effective and

efficient way possible to be more productive. With the proposed device, time can saved,
data analyzation will be more accurate and there will be lesser customer
inconveniences. Time can be saved therefore having
more time for other processes and increasing
productivity. There will always be a difference
between a human's capabilities and a device's one.
In this case, the researchers use the advantage of
technology to produce a cheap device that could really contribute not only to the
production process and aiding workers in their work but also to the company itself.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

PROCESS FLOW

GANTT CHART

Schedule for Overall Project

DESIGN

Expected Result

DIARY OF THINGS ACCOMPLISHED

DAY 1 (OCTOBER 25, 2016)
TIME
1:00 2:30
2:30 3:00
3:00 3:30
3:30 5:30
5:30 6:30
6:30 7:00
7:00 7:30
7:30 7:45

ACTIVITY
ASSEMBLY TIME
DISCUSSION OF THE PROJECTS OBJECTIVES
DISCUSSION OF THE APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT
MATERIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM
RESEARCH ON THE POSSIBLE DESIGN AND ITS MECHANISM
SKETCHING OF THE DESIGNED PARTS
LAYOUT THE PROCESS FLOWCHART
PLANNING OF THE GANTT CHART
SUMMARY AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE MEETING

On the first day, the members first discuss the projects objective, a conveyor that
separates metal and plastic. Its commonly used in the material recovery program. After
that, the group research for the possible sensors that can be used the possible design
of the conveyor and its proponents. Then the design has been sketched, its a conveyor
that uses a material alignment mechanism to hold and align the metal or plastic that will
be inserted and sorted in the conveyor. A tentative flowchart has been generated and a
Gantt chart to follow for the next weeks to come.
DAY 2 (OCTOBER 27, 2016)
TIME
1:00 2:30
2:30 3:00
3:00 3:30
3:30 5:30
5:30 6:30
6:30 6:45
6:45 6:55
6:55 7:00

ACTIVITY
ASSEMBLY TIME
CHANGING THE PROJECTS OBJECTIVES
DISCUSSION OF THE APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT
LOGISTICS INDUSTRY
RESEARCH ON THE MATERIALS
SKETCHING OF THE DESIGNED PARTS
LAYOUT THE PROCESS FLOWCHART
PLANNING OF THE GANTT CHART
SUMMARY AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE MEETING

On the second day, the group alters the objective of the project. From a material
recovery program to logistic industry, so that the previous project using an ultrasonic
sensor will still be applicable. The researchers just add a color sensor to separate the
different color of the boxes. Each color will represent the destination of the packages.
Designing two separate conveyors to accommodate the two size of the parcel. The
group decides to use the old conveyor as its main conveyor, so that the expense will be
lessened. The conveyor has been inspected to see how will be the parts be layout.
Afterwards, the members strategically planned the activities within the given period of
time.
DAY 3 (NOVEMBER 3, 2016)
TIME
1:00 2:30
2:30 4:00
4:00 5:30
5:30 6:30
6:30 6:45
6:45 6:55
6:55 7:00

ACTIVITY
ASSEMBLY TIME
ALTERING THE DESIGN
RESEARCH ON THE MATERIALS
SKETCHING OF THE DESIGNED PARTS AND POSSIBLE
LAYOUT
LAYOUT THE PROCESS FLOWCHART
UPDATING THE GANTT CHART
SUMMARY AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE MEETING

The group decided to

meet for the third time to

continue improving the

project. The design of the

conveyor was altered

once more for a more

concrete design. The

group plans to study more

about the color sensor

since it's new to them

before buying it. The

materials were gathered

and tested and also

the group's gantt chart has

been updated. The following are more accomplishments done by the group as of
present: More concrete idea of the process flow of the project. Tentative design of the
conveyor. Lengthen the conveyor to accommodate more processes to be done on it.
Gather the materials needed. (i.e., sensors, connecting wires and wood) Tested the
sensors and checked if it is still fit for usage. Planned the size and material to use for
the sample boxes that will go on the conveyor. Updated gantt chart of the groups's plan.

PICTURES OF THE GROUP WHILE WORKING

Group discussion for the prototype design, materials required and illustration of project
schedule.

The group extended the length of the existing conveyor's structure. This was done by adjusting
and widening the spaces between each of the rollers.

Disassembling the past project and testing it with the new program/material.